NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 12593, 8 September 1906, Page 9

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The auction announcements of C. A. T,p«* and Co., J. Mundell, H. T. Smith, Guinness and LeCren, Field and Royds, Biker Uros., P. A. Herman, Canterbury Farmers' Co-op., North Canterbury Co-op.. H. B. iSoreneen, Harding, Son and Co., Dalgoty and Co. will bo found oil page 13 of this issue. There, was a large attendance at the Aniuri Rifles' annual dance, held in the Culverdcn Drill Hall on Wednesday evening. A number of guests from a distance wero present. At Am!>erk«y. yesterday, before Messrs John Allan, *G.* Renner, and W. H. Rhode*, J.P.s, judgment for plaintiffs by default wae entered in-the following rapes:— J. McLachlaiv, inn. v J. Dalssell, claim £13, an<l costs £1 los; W. Midgley and; Co. v J. Dalzell, £4 10s, and costs £1 IDs. At the annual mooting of the Sefton Dairy Company oa Thursday, jMr A. "IcLcari being in the chair, the report nnd balanco*heet were adopted. Tlio propn al to pay 5 per cent, was mot by a motion that 6 per cent, be paid, which was agreed to. Messrs W. J. Hun-i, C. Skevimjctou, R. Wilson, and J. Kays vrero re-elected directors, and the iut'clitnrs, Messrs Jennings and Marshall, \vero--aleo re-appointed. At a mooting of the Tradfis and Labour T)e:uonsrniti<m Committee, a lottor was received from the Amalgamated Society * f Jlnihvtiy Servants, advisvng the appointment of Messrs F. C. Smith, W. J. Diffen, and William Jeeson as railway representatives on the committee, and accompanying a. chequo for £3 3r townrds the funds. It was decidotl to obtain further particulars from Leeston and,. Little River before choosing tho place for tho picnic. Tho members of the Lyttelton Literary and Debating Society held a ''Parliamentary evening" at their meeting on Thursday night. Mr H. W. LeiiVg wns Speaker, , Mr A. Webb Premier, nn '. Mr J. R. Webb Leader of tho Opposition. A Bill for the Abolition «v' .tho Totalisator was introduced by tho Loader of the Opposition, and, after a debate, the second reading was carried. It was decided to hold a mock banquet to mark the close of the Socifcty'k. eeesfion on September.27th. A meeting of the West Lyttelton School Committee was held cm Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs J. R. Webb (chairman), A. C. Murray, P. E. Bean, and P. V. Mumford. The Jieadmnsters report gave the number on tho roll as 182, and average for the past month KM. A lottvr was received from tho Education Board confirming Miss Harris** appointment as pupil teachers The Araniono School Committee wrote suggesting the use of a universal code of school boo!<s, and that frequent changes be 7t'r>t\mado in tire name, with which the committee agreed. With regard to a second suggestion, that annual pasa examinations bo Jieid by head' teachers, I'ho coinmitteo wished far further explanation, as h\ ite present shape they could not agreo with the propoeah The annual report of the inspecrtior wae ooneklerwl very satisfactory. Mr Edward Hope, surgeon dentist, roferring to a case im which he was plaintiff, reported in our issue of yesterday, writes etoting that Important professional appointments prevented him from attending at the Court, therefore the defendant's etatemente had perforce to go unanswered. Mr Hope then aske leave to state the case from hits point of view, but this can only be done satisfactorily by means of evidence given ins the Couxt. Apart from tho fact that the publication of such a statement would not be privileged in point of law. it ie obviously inexpedient that litigants should be allowed to fight thefr cases over again, in the nemepapers after they have been heard in the Court. In fairness to tho plaintiff, however, it may be added that (Mr Hope states that tho work was completed come two years ago ivearly, and both defendants and his wife expressed themselves aa perfectly satisfied with the fit and workmanship at the time, A largo meeting of the Canterbury branch of the Independent Politioal Labour League was held on Thursday, Mr A. Patt'ison, president, being m the chair. A siuygl-htion made by tho Aiicklnnd branch that a Labour Convention should bo held in Ghrifitehureh during tho Exhibition months was inferred to the Executive for a report. A committee of seven members, including tho president, was vlected to organise thoroughly the work of the League. A complaint was introduced that correspondence addressed to the secretary of the League- by the Broken Hill Tradce Council Jiad been removed by some person unknown from tJio letter rack in tho Trades Hall, and it was renolved:— "That the Trades Coujir cil he written to informing it of the disappearance of the letter from th© rack, and notifying the Council that if the letter is not jecovered by next Monday the matter will bo placed' in the hands of the police authorities"'; also, "Thnt the Brokvn Hill Trades Council be o*ked to forward a copy of tho letter referred to m th© above resolution to tho Loacue.!' It was decided io forward monthly reports of the brauch's affairs to tho Colonial ExThe. following resolution wae passed:—"That owing to the eerious charges brought against tho Christchurch Hospital by Dr. McGregor, thie League respectfully asks that tjhe necessary steps be at «noo taken to hold an exhaustive enquiry into th© hospital administration of the colony, particularly that of tho Christchurch nnd Wellington Hospitals." Account* amounting to £9 17e 8d were passed for payment. Six new members wem elected.

This afternoon the Ghristchurch volunteer battalions will be inspected by General Babrngtan. Tho present epidemic of measles in Dunedin and suburbs is of a comparatively mild nature. Out of about t>oo known cases only three have so far resulted fatally. At the Wellington Magistrate's Court yesterday, Ernest Benge. dairyman, was fined £3 for having failed to k<vp his dairy in a state of thorough cleanliness. Dr. Bradshaw will resume hie lectures in music at Canterbury College on Monday, October let. 'i ..e work :a now divided into three terms in each year. At tho men's meeting to be held in the Baptist Schoolroom to-morrow night the subject for diftcuiision. will "be, "Has th-o Influence of the Church been for or against tho Masses?" Tho adjourned meeting of the City Council to consider tho report of the committee on tho propcecd Drainage Board Bill will be hold on. Monday evening. There are about ten. more witnesses to bo examined by the Royal Commission in Christchnrch. The Commission will 6it this morning, at;-- 1 , will probably adjourn at one o'clock until next Wednesday. Tho chess match by telegraph between tho . Canterbury and Oamaru Chess Clubs will be continued at seven o'clock this evening at tdio Chess Club's room, Royal Exchange Buildings. The games are now approaching an interesting stage. There is now on view in the window of Mr J. W. Gibb, picture dealer, High street, tho D.C.L. Challenge. •Shield presented to tho Canterbury Rugby Football Union by tho Distillers' Company, Ltd., through their agents, Messrs Fletcher, Humphreys and Comppny. Whatever else tho Royal Commission may achieve, it may comfort itsdf with the thought that it has unearthed a now variety of fragrance. A witnees yesterday solemnly assured the Commissioners that he had seen a "bluish" odour exuding from wool. Colour discernment of this 6ort is not common. Two Chinese members of tho crew of the Aparima were defendants in an opium smuggling case in the Police Court at Auckland yesterday. One was acquitted, and the other was fined £25. The Crown Prosecutor stated that the Union Steam Ship Company would probably come to the rescue, as they would otherwise be responsible for tho men under the Chinese Immigration Act. "Would tho farmers object to a &mall charge to cover the cost of inspecting wool before shipmentP" Dr McArthur asked a witness before the Royal Commission yesterday. "Farmers resent a direct char go of any sort if they can possibly avoid it," was the roply, to which tho chairman rejoined "Yes, they think it's another injustice to Ireland , . "Anyway," added the witness, 'that question would be bettor answered' by tho president of the Farmers' Union than by mc." The third term of the School of Art begins on Monday. The examinations for froe studentships, diplomas, medals, and prizes are to be held this term. The landscape classes will work in the open air. Classes are also to be held in embroidery, applique, and lace work. Mrs Mayne, late of the Royal School of Art Needlework, South Kensington, London, will be the teacher. Special classes are being held at the school to coach for the drawing eubjects in the coming matriculation and Civil Service examinations. Aβ a sequel to disclosures mat!© in the columns of "Truth" relating to tho Christohurch milk supply, the editor, Mr E. C. Huie, has been served with a summons for refusing "to (five information to Alexander Macphorflon, of Ch.ristch.urch, Inspector of Dairies, in answer to enquiries made by him. in- the performance of his duties." On the publication of the investigation of tho "Truth" special reporter, the Inspector waited oti the editor, and demanded to be furnished with the name of tho reporter and specific details of the allegations made. The request wae met with a flat refusal ; and the information ie presumably laid under section 27, sub-section 2 of the Dairy Industry Act of 1808. A meeting of the committee of the Canteribury Horticultural Society was held last night. Mr A. R. Ragg was in tho chair, and there were also pre-sent—-Mceers Clothier, Purser, Pirie, Yates, Biggs, Donaldson, Spicer, Grant, Carot, Lawrence, Baylias, and Allen. The principal business dealt with was the selection of judgee for the Rose Show to be hold in connection with the Exhibition in December. It was decided io as 1 - the following ladies and gentleman to undortake the judging in tho classes mentioned :—Mrs R. Heaton Rhodes and .Mrs H. F. Wigram, decorative classes; Mx ,W. Lowrie, of Lincoln College, fruit and vegetables; ALessrs Ross and Rogers, roses j mid Messrs T Turner and J. T. Sinclair, pot plants. The question of whether a return should be mad© to the siysteru of having all wool examined by an> inspector beforo being chipped wae a subject on which tho Royal Commission crossexamined several witnesses yesterday. Mr Staveley said 3ie did not think the growers would appreciate it if they had !to accept less for their wool on account of the expense of maintaining an inspector at each of the chief ports. Dj McArthur, however, suggested! that unless something of the kind was done the insurance companies would raise their charges, and it would take something to get them reduced again. Witness agreed that such was <not at all unlikely, and Dγ McArthur ended the discussion by saying, ''Then prevention is better than cure if thie trio can get at it." Mr J. A. Kineella, Chief Dairy Cominisaioner, who has been in town for the last two days, returned to Wellington last night. Mr Kinsell* informed a "Press" representative yesterday xnac tho model dairy to be shown, at the Exhibition will be erected between the Mining Department's new building and the Agricultural Department's grass plots. Tenders for the erection of the building have been called, and the work will bo proceeded WTt'li expoditiouely. Yesterday Mr Kineella made arrangements for the eupply of power and light to the dairy. Sir Kineella was queetioned concerning the proposal of the Minister for Agricul/ture for the establishing of experimental dairy stations, but he replied 1 that he had: not yet discussed the ma-titer with the Minister, and could .not say anything until he had done so. A meeting of the Canterbury Centre of the League* of New Zealand Wheelmen was held last night, when Mr E. J. Righton presided. The secretary of the League wrote- stating that the Council had referred the matter of riders showing cause to the stewards when they omitted to start in a race for which they had entered, to the Rules Revision Committee, with an instruction to bring up a rule at nn early date -dealing with the question. The question of Randrup's disqualification t was discussed, and it was decided to inform that rider that his case would bo considered at a meeting to be held on the first Friday in October, end that any explanation, from him would have to bo sent in three weeks from date. Permission was granted to the Cbristchurch Cycling and Motor Club to hold a .cycle race meeting at Lancaster Park* on December 17th, 22nd, 25th, and 26th. The Kaiapoi Club was also granted a permit to hold a cycle meeting on December loth. It was resolved to hold tho aunual meetins of * ao Centre on September 21st.

Thirty-one merino ewee, from Mcests Goldsborough, Mcrt and Co., for Messrs Reed Bros., of Darfield, arrived from Sydney by the Warrimoo yesterday.

A general meeting of the Ideal In»- : dustnal Building Society of Canter- j bury was held la-st evening to dispes? of j the seventh appropriation, of £500 byt bal :r -t. v:i:eh io 1 to share 475 ' At the meeting of the Aehburton County Council yesterday, tho chairman (Mr C. J. Harper) stated that the Council had paid for 16,272 hares' tails and 26,645 birds' heade this season. Purchases had now been discontinued. Four scholarships, conferring. free education at Christ's College tor two years, will lie offered for competition in December nest. The scholarships are open to boye under thirteen on December Ist. "Entries must be sent in by November 20th, arad tho 'examination w ill begin in Christ's College Library at 10 a.m. on December 3rd. , Mr Berry, tho local representative of tho Parapara Iron and Steel Company, j intimated, to the New Plymouth Cham- i her of Commerce last night tho Go- ' vernn\ent was quite prepared to amend | Clause 14 of the Parapara leases in any way desired by the company in order to enciiiro the development of the iron ore industry. Entry forms for the Junior National Scholarships ajul Junior Free Places will bo received by the local Education j fioard in the course of a day or two. Entries for these examinations close on September 30th at the Education Board office. Entry forms for tho other departmental examinations are expected to oomo to hand towards the end of next week. A witness before tho Royal Commission yesterday stated that a baled wool that hnd been st'iit hack to hisjirm for reconditioning, to;)k tour months to arrive, and when it did arrive it was in excellent condition. He could never find out why it was sent back. He had no idea why it took w> long to reach the shed, nnd all he was told to do was to keep his eyo open for it. Dr. McArthur remaiked: "Then you had to keep your eye open for a long time," to winch the witness replied, "Yes, I had." Tho members of tho Probbleton Presbyterian Church held their annual tea meeting on Thursday evening in tho Prebbleton Hall. There was a lxrgo attendance.. Tho meeting was pretsided over by thoßev. W. Spono?, a thort address being given by the Rev. J. Mackenzie, of St. Andrews, Clkristchurch. The musical part of the programme was provided by friends from Riccarton and Christchurch. Tho following contributed items:—Mrs Anderson, Misses Bruce, Gowan, and Jackman, Messrs Bills, Thompson, Luna and Anderson. Tho tables for the tea were presided over by various ladies, and there was a subscription table, which was managed by tho young ladies of the congregation, A vote of thanks was proposed by Mr J. W. Prebblo to all who had taken part in making the meeting a success, and tho singing of the National Anthem brought a most successful social to an end. At tho meeting of the Canterbury Land Board on Thursday, the Commissioner of Crown Lands reported that he had accopted tho tender of Mr G. T. Pulley for a new lease of the Cheviot woolshed for c term of throe years, from September Ist, 1906. For tho lease of 754J acres of Crown land at Jollio's Pass, for a term of three years, four tenders were received, and it was resolved to accept that of "Mr John. McArthur, at Is 6d per aero per annum. It waa resolved to recommend that the whole of the unsold sections in tho South Rakaia township should be offered for cash sale at public auction, and that no tenancies should bo granted in the meantime. Concerning the proposed township site at Laka Tekapo, it wae revived to recommend that legislative authority should bo obtained to authorise the laying off and disposal of a township upon parts of Reserves 180, 181, and 2946. The Commissioner of Crown Lands reported that several Jurchasors of sections in the Domett ownship at auction, on July 11th, 1906 had failed to complete their purchases within thirty days thereafter. It was resolved to declare- tho sales void, and the deposits forfeited, and to recommend that the unsold sections be re-offered for salo at auc- , tion as before. Mr Hilary Quertier has recently patented all over the world a novol device for cleaning tram lines. The machine consists of revolving brushes, made of Bahir braas. whioh fit into the line like the wheel of a car, and it is attached underneath, the car. In front of and behind the brushes are small rail ploughs, that run in tho grove and eject stones and other material lodged there. The whole apparatus is controlled by the motor man or conductor, -who by turning a small wheel can reigulate the pressure on tibo line or throw the whole mechanism out of gear. When the car is reversed the brushes and ploughs automatically roverao themselves. Tho machine is eaid -to work well at a speed! of tlhir'ty mill's an hour, but the best speed for dirty lines is about ten miles an hour. Yesterday afternoon, in the presence of a number of members of tihe Tramway Board and the Board's engineer (Mr Chamberlain), an apparatus attached to the watering car was given a ferial on the Lincoln road. Thus line had not bean used for months, and the rails were hardly discernible for dust, the groor-ee bsing fairly cemented with gravel, which had been crushed into them. The lines were cleaned out in, a most satisfactory manner on the outward journey, and on thie return trip tho invention showed itself in every way superior to the old' method of removing dirt from the line. A second trial on the line the hospital and the Square, was equally satisfactory. The apparatus is at present being used with great success in Dunedin. Mr J. E. March, Superintendent of Village Settlements, has issued his annual report. During the past year the number of sections taiken. up under village homestead regulations was 72, with an area of 657 ncres, and 34 sections, with an area of 1(507 acres, were taken up under other tenure. Seven sections, with an area of 173 acres, wero forfeited or surrendered xmder village homestead regulations, and 19 sections, with an area of 106 acres, under other tenure. The number ,of settlers under village homestcadi regulations on tho 31et March last was 1487, holding an area of 31,672 acres, an average ct 211 acres each. The numbor under other tenure was 576, holding an area of 12,980 acres, an average of 22i acres to each settler. The total number ot village settlers under all systems on tho 31st March last -was 2063, holding an area of 44,652 acres, an average ot 21$ acres to oach settler. The annual rent and interest on advances un-ler village homestead regulations amount to £5120, equivalent to a rental of 3s 2d per acre. The annual rent of sections under other tenure was £2266, equivalent to a rental of 3s 6d per acre. The total annual rent and interest was therefore £7386. The amount actually-!, paid during the year was £6359, the » whole of the year's rent not being due . oh sections recently taken up. The ! actual arrears amount to only £390, ; about 2d per acre on the area held, or 3s 9d to each settler. The value of im- 1 provements on sections held under the village homestead system was £181,620, equivalent to an average of £5 14s per acre, or £122 to each settler. The improvements ©A sections held under other j tenure are valued at £39,675. equiva- j lent to £3 Ik per acre, or £68 17s to each settler. The number of soul? on the land under all systems is 5378. Of these 2.544 are in the North Island, and 2834 in the Middle Island. |

Yesterday Mr Justice Denaieton granted probates of the wille of Samuel 13ailey and Mary Francis Bishop. The first meeting of creditors of H. 6. Ritchie, of Papanui, cycle mechanic, will be held at the Official Assignee's office at 11 a.m. on Friday next. j In the Police Court yesterday, beforo Messrs P. Pendcr and Conway Matson, J.P.6.. two offenders wore fined 5s and costs for having been drunk. The Dunedin police intend appealing in the case against the proprietor of a mutoscope, charged last week with exhibiting a picture alleged to be indecent. The case was dismissed by .Mr 11. G. Widdowsou-, BM. The first case of what wae apparently spontaneous combustion of wool that the Royal Commission has had related, to it during its sittings in Christchurch, was dicscribed to tho Commission yesterday by Mr Robert W. Hood, of The Ledge, hanmer, who was carting wool in Central Otago about the year 1876. This cvidenco was considered by the Commissioners to bo very valuable. Concerning tho Jessie Xiccol, which returned fo tho Bluff from tho Macquario Islands on Monday last, bringing back a party of eight, the Collector cf Customs at Invcrcargill advises that the wen are all well. Their imported provisions lasted until May 26th, after which they lived on rabbits, soa elephants' toaigues, Maori hens, and Maori cabbage. The men havo mado no complaint. | At a meeting of the Utility Poultry Club on Thursday Mr J. H. Shew was appointed secretary in tho plac* of Mr 11. E. Lawrence, who had resigned, It was decided to make application- , to tho Government for a £200 grant to help towards the payment for the new buildings erected at Lincoln College in connection with the present egg-laying competition, and Mr A. Smith was appointed to interview the Minister on the subject. Shipment after shipment of seasonable- drapery and house furnishings have reached Messrs Armstrong's large establishments, High street and Victoria square, and perfected their stocks. A'mignineent display of millinery is on view in windows and show rooms to-day; also new Elou&ings 4Jd, spot df-lnine-a 6d, white quilts 2s lid, 80 piecas linoleum and floor cloths from Is lid, new lace, ami net curtains Is lid. All fresh and lovely goods. Inspection is invited. V It will bo a relief to the public to know that despite the sharp rise in tho cost of living, Messrs T. Armstrong and Co. have determined to maintain their reputation as the cheanest soft goods men in the city, Read—-Gent's tennis shirts 2i3 6d, working shirts Is J)d, doublo collars Gd, washing hats IOJd, harvest hats Is 3d, soft fashion shirts 3s lid, colonial tweed trousers 8s lid, jerseys Is. Bedrock cash prices. High street and Victoria square. 8 It has passed into a maxim in the business world that a "satisfied customer is a good advertisoment," and nowhere is this moro thoroughly realised than at the Farmers' Co-op. In the j>ast three or four yea.rs this characteristic Canterbury institution has appealed with irresistible insistence to the people, and has proved by actual demonstration that co-operative effort is tho surest and most- scientific of human agencies for benefiting the people. 6 Our suits will please you just as long as you wear them. We have now opened up our new spring and summer suitings. Our tailor-made suits are built with a painstaking caro which insures perfect fit, retention of shape, latest styles, and our prices cannot bo beaten elsewhere. See our patterns and place your order at once. Black, Beattie and Co. 6 Spring Fashions.—One of the attractions of Christchurch at present is the D.1.C., which is truly termed the "Rendezvous of Art and Fashion." Just now, whilst the novelties and newest creations aro on exhibition from all the fashion centres of the "globe, ladies feel a decided charm in inspecting "modes of tho moment," "dainty toilettes," "triumplis of textures," all soft and summery, which, being all well-attuned, appeal to tho lovers of fashion, as tho freshest, prettiest, and daintiest that can bo seen anywhere in the colony. 12 Now arriving, the Robey steam engines, in all classes, oil engines, gas engines, and eteam pumps, etc. Particulars from H. McClelland, 224 Cashol street, sole representative. 6 Now—just now—and for a few days, watches will bo sold at cost price. We are over-stocked, and want money. Clarke and Co., practical watchmaker, 148 Colombo street. 9 Importers can save time and money by handing their documents to N.Z. Express Co., Ltd., for clearance through customs. AH transactions treated as strictly confidential. 11 An announcement respecting a special showing of emnrt and stylish spring and summer suitings flt Graham. Wilson, and Smellie's appears in another colnmn, <i perusal of which will well repay those requiring high-grade tailoring at reasonable prices for tho Exhibition season. 9 You are invited to call and inspect first shipments of new season drapery, mercery, model millinery, etc., now showing by Messrs Beath and Company. In view of the Exhibition season, this firm havo ordered very largely from all tho principal centres of fashion; the values promise to excel anything shown in the past, and should meet with ready sale. Customers should place their dressmaking and tailoring orders early to avoid disappointment. Romembor/we can, and will, give satisfaction. 12 ; Always consult Henry Hughes for patents, as all instructions in connection with same are completed on the spot, 183 Hereford street. _ 1263 The "Bell" bicycle has again proved its reliability and durability in this great cycle, contest, having secured the proud position of second place, end also tho two fastest time places. The "Bell" cycles aro manufactured in Christohurch by the well-known firm of Bell Bros., High street. Mehrtens and Smith say that the "Bell" is the best machine they have ever ridden. 2 If you have tho faintest suspicion that your eyes are not just right, if they bother you in any way, it's best to nave them examined at once. Do not go to the overage opticion or spectacle seller, for he ; s unable to distinguish between optkal defects and diseases, but consult John R. Proctor, 180 High street, Christcb.urch, who will give you a thorough examination, free of charge SMS Mr E. A. Earp, consulting optician by examination, nay be consulteddany ot F. T. Pannell and Co., Cathedral square. Hours, 9 a.m. till 6 p.m. Artificial light used. Consultation free. Moderate prices. 1* SEQUEL TO THE DREYFUS REPARATION. In 1898 several hundred Jewish families of tha name of Dreyfus asked to be allowed to change it in order "jiot "to boar tho name of the traitor/ and tho Council of State replied favourably to their request. It is now demanded that the Government Ghall include in tlio measures of reparation to_ Major Dreyfus an order for all families formerly named Dreyfus to resume that name. A TREE 2000 YEARS OLD. A curious gift has just been made (says the "Standard") to the museum j of tho Royal College of Surgeons in connection with a tree under the shade of which, both St. Luko and St. Paul, according to Dean Farrar, .probably rested. In the island of Cos, in. the

Sea, there etands, jealously guarded, a huge piano tree, measuring nearly eighteen yards in circumference. It is surrounded by a podium, or raised platform, breast high, donibtless bnilt to support the trunk of the tree after it had become hollow and weak from J age. The lower branches are still we-11 preserved, and hare been ehored up by pieces of antique columns, ovor the upper ends of whwSb, the branches have grown like caps in consequence of tho pressure of their own -weight. Close * by the tree is a solid marble seat, which is said to bo the chair of Hippocrates, the father of medicine, and ist is supposed that ho taught the art of healing from that sent. Hβ wxe born at Ocs 460 B.C. Thus gives a clue to tho age of the celebrated piano tree, which must be considerably more than 2000 years old. Dr. Edward Qapton, formerly physician at St. Thomas's Hospital, whoso devotion to jwchseokxgy is well known, sent an agent a year or two ago to procure some fragments of the tree. This was done, but at considerable risk, as tho Sultan, who attaches great, importance to its preservation, lias given strict orders that no one is to touch the tree-, which is, therefore, guarded day and night. The specimens which. t)r. Clapton obtained have now been srcnerously handed over to the Royal College of Surgeons, where they will'bo displayed in tho museum. They consist of two pieces of branch, a bundle of twigs from the branches, and a small box of leaves and round button-like catkins of the plane tree.